W13 D2 Flashcards
introspection
contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct
“Saif is a thinker, he often engages in introspection.”
jovial
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
“It’s not easy to be jovial all the time.”
A deeper word talking about being happy.
labyrinth
complex system of paths in which it is easy to get lost
laconic
brief and to the point
“The principal was laconic when he talked to the class.”
Another way to say, no BS. To be direct and to the point.
lichen
a plant occurring in crusty patches on tree trunks or rocks
“Lichen is usually confused with moss.”
marsupial
a mammal, the female has a pouch which it carries the young
“The most famous marsupial is a kangaroo.”
mosaic
design made of small pieces of colored stone or glass
look up pictures of famous mosaics.
nebula
an immense cloud of gas and dust in interstellar space
“The horsehead nebula is amazing.”
look up pictures on the net.
nocturnal
belonging to or active during the night
“Mommy likes to be nocturnal.”
nuisance
anything that disturbs, endangers life, or is offensive
“Mosquitos are a nuisance all over the world.”
omnivore
an animal that feeds on both animal and vegetable substances
Something that eats meat and vegetables.
Did you know?
You have lived AND travelled to more countries than most people on Earth.
Hmmm
It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.
